Hockey
2023-24 PIHL standings through Oct. 22, 2023
October 22, 2023
Here are the latest 2023-24 PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday.
After 2 special seasons, Norwin hockey ready to tackle step up in class
October 21, 2023
As Norwin discovered, there is a menu of factors for hockey teams to move up in classification in the PIHL.
‘Young and hungry’ North Allegheny takes ice with new-look roster
Only a sophomore, Luke Walkauskas skates on one of North Allegheny’s top lines, where he’s joined by two more 10th graders in Brendan White and Eddie Scherer.
Under new head coach, young Latrobe hockey team has sights on playoffs
October 16, 2023
The 2023-24 season is one of change for the Latrobe hockey team.
Deer Lakes hockey aims to take next step after reaching PIHL semifinals
The excitement in Deer Lakes hockey coach Jonathan Merlo’s voice for the upcoming season was easy to discern.
Gateway hockey off to strong start, hopes to make jump to varsity next season
October 15, 2023
Justin Evans is no stranger to the Gateway hockey program.
Penn-Trafford hockey could be in store for exciting season
October 8, 2023
If the Penn-Trafford hockey season turns out to be like the thrilling season opener, Warriors fan should be in for an exciting season.
Pine-Richland hockey heads into season with soaring confidence after tournament win
Coach Jordan Yoklic enters his team in the St. Margaret’s tournament every year because it gives Pine-Richland an opportunity to play some good competition in the preseason.
Young, quick Franklin Regional hockey roster has high hopes for season
October 7, 2023
Despite dropping the opener to Latrobe, Franklin Regional hockey coach John Winebrenner is excited about the upcoming season.
Norwin’s Alex Thomas trades skates for shoes to play in international ball hockey championships
July 1, 2023
Trading skates for court shoes, Alex Thomas still is faster than many of his opponents and can sling an orange ball past goaltenders with the same zip as a hockey puck.
Freeport teammates Madyson Kirsch, Rowan Wible make big impact in PIHL girls league
June 15, 2023
Madyson Kirsch familiarized herself with the new PIHL girls league last June when she and her father, Jim, attended the inaugural championship game at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township.
Title contenders face off as PIHL girls division’s 2nd season begins
April 30, 2023
Opening-week action in the PIHL’s second season sponsoring a girls division took place April 18-20.
PIHL girls hockey season begins 2nd season
April 18, 2023
The PIHL’s second season sponsoring a girls division begins Tuesday night.
Pine Creek Journal notebook: Pine native Ty Voit lighting it up in Ontario Hockey League
April 16, 2023
Pine native Ty Voit has gained a reputation as the best passer in the Ontario Hockey League, tallying a league-leading 81 assists in 56 regular season games.
Optimism abounds for Quaker Valley hockey after playoff season
March 26, 2023
The PIHL regular season is a long grind, beginning in October and running into February.
Second-period surge helps LaSalle College beat Peters Township for Class 3A state hockey title
March 25, 2023
The LaSalle College Explorers broke a 1-1 tie with four second-period goals on their way to a 7-3 victory over Peters Township on Saturday, capturing their seventh state high school hockey championship.
South Fayette celebrates 1st Pennsylvania Cup championship
On a special day for hockey all across the Commonwealth, special teams were extra special in the Class 2A Pennsylvania Cup championship game between Penguins Cup champion South Fayette and Flyers Cup champion Pennsbury.
Kiski falls to West Chester East in Class A Pennsylvania Cup championship game
The story the last few years for the West Chester East hockey program has been depth, speed and a tendency to jump on opponents and wear them out.
Fox Chapel notebook: Hot goalie ends hockey team’s season
The Fox Chapel hockey team saw a surprising end to its season in the PIHL Class A Penguins Cup championship game March 20. The Foxes lost to Kiski, 4-1, at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.
Ringgold beats Bishop Canevin in overtime thriller in PIHL Varsity D2 title game
March 22, 2023
There’s no such thing as a bad shot in overtime – a point Ringgold’s Caden Doran proved in the PIHL Varsity Division 2 championship game Tuesday night at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.
